PROPAGANDA

propaganda

(noun) information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

propaganda (usually uncountable, plural propagandas)

A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.

Synonym: presstitution

Source: Wiktionary

Prop`a*gan"da, n. Etym: [Abbrev. fr. L. de propaganda fide: cf. F. propagande. See Propagate.]

1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions. (b) The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623- 1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.

2. Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition